Seoul City Councilor Park Sun-gyu Participates in Dokdo Guard Supply Delivery Event

Assemblyman Park Sun-gyu Participates in Event to Console Members Protecting Dokdo as a Member of Seoul Metropolitan Council's Special Committee for Dokdo Protection

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Park Soon-gyu, a member of the Seoul Metropolitan Council and the Special Committee for the Protection of Dokdo (Democratic Party, Jung-gu 1), participated in an event delivering supplies to the Dokdo Guard Unit on behalf of the committee. He stated, "Although the items are not expensive or precious, I hope this meaningful gift will help alleviate some of the hardships and difficulties faced by the guards protecting Dokdo and boost their morale."

The Dokdo Guard Unit is affiliated with the Gyeongbuk Provincial Police Agency. Dokdo was officially recognized as Korean territory in 1696 following An Yong-bok's diplomatic efforts with Japan. The Gyeongbuk Police began guarding Dokdo in July 1954, and after the establishment of the Ulleung Guard Unit in June 1996, the Dokdo Guard Unit currently takes charge of protecting Dokdo.

The main mission of the Dokdo Guard Unit is to prepare against incursions by external forces such as Japanese patrol vessels. Using advanced scientific equipment, they conduct 24-hour coastal surveillance. In emergencies, they have communication facilities capable of connecting with nearby coast guard, navy, and air force units to notify relevant agencies and prevent foreign forces from violating territorial waters. They arrest or seize those who illegally approach, thereby protecting Dokdo, the territory of the Republic of Korea.

The Special Committee for the Protection of Dokdo, which Park Soon-gyu is part of, was formed on September 6, 2019, with 15 members. It was active for six months until March 5 and then extended its activities for another six months, continuing until early September 2020.

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